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Artemis II Commanders Move to Emeritus Roles as NASA Plans Next Moon Missions
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Artemis II Commanders Move to Emeritus Roles as NASA Plans Next Moon Missions

NASA says Artemis II commanders Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover will transition to emeritus status at Johnson Space Center, serving as consultants while pursuing other opportunities; Glover has accepted a leadership post at Cal Poly while Wiseman has not publicly announced his next move. The 10-day lunar flyby, which marked a historic return to the Moon, paves the way for Artemis III in 2027 and a potential crewed lunar landing in 2028.

Artemis II Crew Shifts to Emeritus as NASA Plans Artemis III
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Artemis II Crew Shifts to Emeritus as NASA Plans Artemis III

Three Artemis II crew members are transitioning to new roles: Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover will shift to emeritus status in September, serving NASA as consultants and helping plan Artemis III for 2027; Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen is moving from active duty to reserve status with the Royal Canadian Air Force while continuing to contribute to Canada’s space efforts, and Christina Koch remains on active duty. Glover will join Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an administrator and advisor, Wiseman has not announced post‑NASA plans, and Hansen will take on roles including honorary national president of Canada’s Air Cadet League and a forthcoming memoir. Artemis II, which flew around the Moon in April 2026, marked the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.

Artemis II’s Moon Mission Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles
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Artemis II’s Moon Mission Leaders Move to Emeritus Roles

NASA says Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover will leave active astronaut roles to become emeritus astronauts, dedicating time to mentor NASA staff and help guide future lunar missions. Glover has taken a leadership post at Cal Poly, while Wiseman’s plans remain undisclosed. The Artemis II crew, which also includes Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, recently completed a lunar flyby that set a distance record for humanity.